Clyde C. "Sonny" Gibson, Jr., 73, of Carlisle, peacefully passed away with family by his side on Wednesday, March 31, 2010, at his home. He was born on Wednesday, June 17, 1936, in Carlisle, and was a son of the late Clyde C. Gibson, Sr. and Mildred (Gordon) Gibson.

Sonny was a 1954 graduate of Carlisle High School and had worked for K-Mart in Carlisle for 20 years. He also worked at the former Carlisle MJ Mall as a maintenance manager and the Carlisle Airport. Sonny served several years in the PA National Guard as a Medic with the 104th Cavalry. He formerly attended First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Carlisle and was a former member of the Carlisle Eagles and the Carlisle V.F.W. He enjoyed his family, his pets and working outdoors. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 49 years, Betty A. (Deitch) Gibson, three sons; Keith Gibson of Gardners, Curt Gibson of Carlisle and Brent Gibson of Newville, two daughters; Tracey Gibson of Williamsport and Roma Drake of Dillsburg, a sister, Roma G. Morrison of Carlisle, 12 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Sonny was preceded in death by a sister, Peggy Carlson.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 2, 2010, in the Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, 630 S. Hanover St., Carlisle, with Chaplain Helen K. Pinder officiating. Burial with military honors will be in Westminster Memorial Gardens, Carlisle. A visitation will be held on Friday from 1 p.m. until time of services.